Palazzo Guiderocchi

The Palazzo Guiderocchi is an impressively restored property dating back to 1500 and once the residence of the ruling tyrant. Later housing the old treasury department, the ecclesiastical tribunal, and the notarial archive, this historic hotel is located in the small town of Ascoli Piceno, 25 kilometres from the Adriatic coast. Guestrooms are decorated in individual, elegant decor with traditionally-styled furnishings; all provide such comforts as climate control, bathrobes, and minibars, as well as complimentary newspapers, Internet ports and cable television. Complimentary Internet access is available for those wishing to surf the web and catch up with their email, alternatively guests can relax with a newspaper in the lobby or the hotel bar. Meeting and conferences seating up to 100 people in the Sala della Caccia room. In the hotel's Rua dei Notari restaurant, diners can choose from a refined menu of regional specialties accompanied by an extensive wine list served in elegant surroundings. A concierge desk is also on hand to offer assistance organizing tours of the area; local attractions include the medieval castle Castel Trosino three kilometres away, the panoramic mountain Colle San Marco is seven kilometres from the hotel and the medieval village of Offida is 15 kilometres. The nearest airport is Ancona Airport at a distance of around 120 kilometres from the hotel.

Classic room: One king bed or two twin beds. Located in a separate building 100 meters away (<i>Residenza dei Capitani</i>). Decorated and furnished in a modern style. Air conditioning, bathrobes, cable TV, complimentary newspapers and toiletries, safe, minibar.

Superior room: One king bed or two twin beds. Decorated and furnished in a baroque style. Air conditioning, bathrobes, cable TV, complimentary newspapers and toiletries, safe, free minibar. Courtesy set.

Single Superior Room: One king bed or two twin beds. Elegantly decorated and furnished in a Renaissance style. Air conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, cable TV, complimentary newspapers and toiletries, safe, free minibar. Garage parking and courtesy set included. Souvenir of Piceno.

Double Business Casa dei Notari: One double bed or two twin beds. Decorated and furnished in a baroque style. Cable TV. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper and toiletries.

Driving Directions: Taxis are readily available at the airport. There is an airport railway connection to Ancona from where guests can travel to Ascoli Piceno railway station which is one kilometre from the hotel. A bus service also runs between Ascoli Piceno and Ancona Airport. Driving from Ancona Airport take the Highway A/14 towards Pescara (Southbond). Exit at 'San Benedetto del Tronto' and then take the 'Superstrada' (Speed way) to Ascoli Piceno, which is 15 minutes drive. The best gate to reach Palazzo Guiderocchi is 'Porta Cartara' and then follow the signs for 'Hotel Palazzo Guiderocchi'